Building a Literacy Vision: Implementation insights for leadership teams

Participants will: 

• Discover practical steps for goal setting, forming implementation teams, and aligning assessments and resources 
• Examine the principles and phases of implementation science 
• Understand the drives of success in creating a literacy-focused system
• Reflect and utilize this learning to create actionable steps for application in their own schools and districts 
• Engage in discussions with leadership teams who successfully led literacy transformation journeys to impact student outcomes while upholding their literacy vision with courageous leadership 
• Receive practical resources to support and enhance your reading science implementation journey, including The Reading League's Science of Reading Defining Guide, The Courage to Lead Literacy book, and Science of Reading 2.0: Implementation made easy
• Be eligible to receive a 10% event discount for printed product orders (up to $500)
• Receive a 10-hour Certificate of Completion 

Day 1

Check-In and Breakfast 8:00 a.m.– 8:45 a.m.

Sessions 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Session facilitators: Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer, 95 Percent Group and Terrie Noland. PhD, CALP and Literacy Leader

Session #1: Exploring Science of Reading Implementation Principles 

Session #2: A Deep Dive into Implementation Science 

• Unpacking the research 
• Examining why understanding reading science matters for all leaders

Lunch, provided on-site for all registrants 

Session #3: Implementation Science in Action 

• Mapping the literacy implementation journey 
• Identifying and launching bold leadership moves through the implementation phases 

 Session #4: From Research to Practice

• Creating an aligned literacy ecosystem, featuring Margo Mann-Wright, MO Account Executive and Andrea Young, KS Account Executive, 95 Percent Group

Day 2 

Check-In and Breakfast 8:00 a.m.– 8:45 a.m.

Sessions 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Session #5: Application: The Science of Reading and Implementation Science 

Session #6: Literacy Leadership Journeys

Attendees will hear from district leadership teams who have gone through a literacy transformation journey and learn about the steps they have taken, and the lessons learned to achieve significant outcomes for their students. 

A Roadmap for Applying Reading Science Across All Tiers 

• Teri Boezinger, Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Fort Dodge Community School District in Fort Dodge, IA, will highlight her district's science of reading journey. This will include insights on professional development, the integration of evidence-based resources, and their successful implementation to foster confident, proficient readers. 

Lunch, provided on-site for all registrants 

Literacy Leadership Journeys

A Leadership Guide to Literacy Transformation 

• Sarah Mwangi, Assistant Superintendent, and Libbie Burd, Coordinator of Elementary Curriculum, both from Joplin Schools, will present the district’s literacy transformation. The pair will discuss efforts to strengthen foundational literacy skills by providing key professional learning initiatives with aligned core instruction and tiered interventions. Attendees will learn the strategies they used to overcome challenges and lessons that led to meaningful improvements in student outcomes. 

Bringing It All Together: An interactive literacy leadership panel discussion

• Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer, 95 Percent Group, will moderate a discussion about effective reading science implementation.
  • Attendees will have the unique opportunity to learn more about building and sustaining your literacy vision, share current challenges and ask questions.
  • Deanna Kitson, EdD, Network Superintendent, St. Louis Public Schools and Heather Knight, Coordinator of Literacy, MO Department of Elementary & Secondary Education will join our panel along with our district guests who shared their reading science success stories.